Quiche filling mixture


Quiche filling mixture
The basic mixture for filling quiches is made with seasoned eggs, cream and/or milk. It can be used in many kinds of savoury quiches and tarts, with different ingredients added (lardons, cheese, salmon, etc.).
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Last modified on: April 17th 2022
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 4 min.

Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - ⌛ 2 min.
Quiche filling mixture : Stage 1
Put 2 egg yolks and 2 eggs into a large bowl.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 2 min.
Quiche filling mixture : Stage 2
Add 200 g liquid cream, 200 ml whole milk, 2 pinches grated nutmeg, salt and pepper.

Whisk together until evenly mixed.

Stage 3
Quiche filling mixture : Stage 3
Your quiche filling mixture is ready for use.
Remarks
You can vary the proportions of cream to milk, adding more cream and less milk for a richer filling, or even all cream.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe40 RDI=10 %20 RDI=1 %90 RDI=10 %1,010 RDI=50 %4,250 RDI: 50 %
Per 100 g6 RDI=3 %2 RDI=0 %20 RDI=3 %190 RDI=9 %790 RDI: 9 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: egg, milk
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  • For 550 g : 1.45 €

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